Accredited, online Master’s Degree program designed for working adults who wish to
pursue graduate-level professional studies combining two or more disciplines.

The MPS allows for the development of professionally oriented programs that respond
to the dynamic needs of students working in or preparing for rapidly changing professional
environments and expectations. In this program of interdisciplinary graduate studies,
students make connections between various professional fields and traditional social
science disciplines. For the purposes of the MPS program, profession is defined broadly,
not limiting profession to traditional areas such as law and medicine. Professionals
who might be served by the MPS program include individuals working in commerce, information
technology, mass media, government, social services, health care, and education.

Program of Study

Program of Study

The Master of Professional Studies (MPS) is an online interdisciplinary graduate degree
program in the social sciences and the professions. The 33-hour MPS program is designed
for working adults who wish to pursue graduate professional studies that combine two
or more disciplines. Because the MPS students’ academic needs and interests are multidisciplinary,
they generally are not served by traditional professional programs.

The MPS is collaborative effort offered cooperatively by all Tennessee Board of Regents
universities through the TN eCampus.

An undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale from an accredited
college or university.

An acceptable score on the GRE, generally at least 400 verbal, 500 quantitative, and
a 4.0 on analytical writing or the equivalent scores on the revised GRE (after August
1, 2011).

Applicants with five or more years of professional work experience may submit a portfolio
in lieu of the GRE. The portfolio is to include:

a resume;

a 500- to 600-word essay detailing the reasons for wanting to enter the MPS program
and discussing how the program will help the applicant achieve personal and professional
goals; and

two sealed letters of professional reference. Other items that an applicant may include
in the portfolio are a description of professional responsibilities, professional
achievements and professional awards and recognitions.

The admission decision will be based on the entire academic and professional record.